Sales and E-Commerce Administrator

• Hours: Full-time Monday to Thursday from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
• Location: Carlisle (Rural)

We’re looking for a dynamic, driven and creative individual on behalf of an innovative business in the packaging industry.

The role:
Working closely with the sales team to achieve targeted sales with new and existing customers. Using and expanding marketing capabilities to drive interest, awareness and sales opportunities.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity which requires an individual who has the passion and drive to make it a success.

Key responsibilities

• Fully developing all sales opportunities within new and existing accounts
• Achieving company criteria on current accounts trading and minimise losses through close management and liaison on existing accounts
• Achieving individual promotional and new product targets set by the Commercial Manager through careful planning and research
• Adding new product lines to the companies websites
• Completing product write ups
• Managing all content for the website
• Maintaining the social media platforms including content creation with support from other members of the sales team
• Managing email client database posts & queries in a timely manner
• Monitoring chat on the website and social media platforms
• Liaising with the sales team on stock availability and associated lead times

Skills/Experience

• Experience working in a sales environment
• Experience of maintaining an e-commerce site, product descriptions / updating prices and conducting promotional activities
• A good understanding and working knowledge of WordPress and WooCommerce would be advantageous
• Experience & Knowledge of e-Commerce platform is in advantage (e.g. Amazon, eBay…)
• Experience of listing products for sale online is essential, particularly eBay
• Excellent IT skills and a strong knowledge of the internet
• Proficient in using Microsoft 365 Outlook, Word, Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to think on your feet and show initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and well organised taking the initiative when required
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Commercially driven
• A team player

Apply today, or for more information, please call Simon or Jason on 01228 812585.